Ms. Aurell's letter is long on passion but short on facts. The Concerned Citizens of Morris do not object to a tower in Morris. We are well aware of the need for emergency workers and private citizens to have consistent cellphone service. However, we expect due diligence on the part of selectmen to make certain that placement of a tower is done responsibly. The selectmen have done an excellent job of listening to concerns and allowing presentations to be made. However, they have not commissioned studies that would address issues related to this proposed site.

We should all expect a conscientious approach to be employed to examine: the health and safety of transfer-station employees and residents; environmental impact (the site sits directly adjacent to wetland); aesthetic implications (the transfer station is located along a stretch of Route 109 that has been described by our own Conservation Commission as one of the remaining scenic sections of highway in northwest Connecticut, and until this proposal, was in line for consideration for scenic highway status); and independent verification of coverage provided by the proposed tower.

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